Oh how I loved this holiday story! The Magic of Gingerbread by Sandra Sookoo is book 5 in the Christmas Wishes series. Though in a series this regency book can be read in a standalone. This is one of the most romantic stories that I have ever read and a big mystery also! Sandra has such a creative mind and this story is truly an original that I could not put it down. You fall in love with the hero and heroine and really hate the villains. Her descriptions are clear and true to the regency era. I loved her comparison to Gingerbread and the meaning behind it. You will just have to read this book to find out what I am talking about. This story has spies, cruelty, broken hearts, an evil plan, persistence, caring, fears, abuse, Morse Code, scandal, kindness, a sister’s love, betrayal, friendship, understanding and yes, love and Gingerbread. I highly recommend this story and any of Sandra Sookoo’s books… You won’t be disappointed!

A truly magical story that brings two people together in an unexpected way. When I finished this story early this morning, all I could do was sigh at a wonderful ending and know this will be on my keeper shelf. Cameron, agent for the crown, is use to spending most of his time finding out information to protect Britain. But deep down he longs for a woman who would keep him engaged with his mind and senses. "If I had one wish, it would be for a woman to need me for me, not for what I might give her or to improve her social standing." There are more beautiful words to this but I will not spoil it. Of yes, just melt my heart. Eleanor had come to London from America, trying to start anew and hide from the world after her terrible relationships. She guarded herself with invisible armor, avoiding men and working at her job with Western Union. She had her own wishes to find someone to make her whole again and want her despite all of her past. The two meet when Eleanor intercepts a Morse coded message that makes her think something big and terrible may be happening, so she goes to track the person down at Victorian Station. Cameron is there also but on the real mission of finding people who are truly a possible threat. Of course they meet and the adventure begins!! I saved so many quotes and written parts of this book in my notebook on my kindle app it took up two pages! There is a lot packed into this tale with mystery, intrigue, a building affection and a wonderful Gingerbread man that was the most imaginative idea by this author! Just a wonderful page turner that brings the spirit of Christmas alive!! Just beautiful.